Investigation on the optimal simplified model of BIW structure using FEM

Abstract At conceptual phases of designing a vehicle, engineers need simplified models to examine the structural and functional characteristics and apply custom modifications for achieving the best vehicle design. Using detailed finite-element (FE) model of the vehicle at early steps can be very con...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Hassan Shojaeefard, Abolfazl Khalkhali, Morteza Sarmadi, Naqi Hamzehi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Marcílio Alves
Series:Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-78252015001001972&lng=en&tlng=en